We are the Prison Radio Association – the charity behind the National Prison Radio station and the Life After Prison podcast.
We work with prisoners and ex prisoners to create award-winning radio and podcasts that help people to cope with life inside and on release from prison.
We want to ensure that every prisoner across England and Wales has access to the support, the information and the inspiration they need in order to work towards a brighter future beyond bars.
In 2009 we founded the world’s first national radio station for people in prison – National Prison Radio – and in 2022 we launched Life After Prison; a the UK’s first podcast made by ex-prisoners, for ex-prisoners.
The world's first national radio station for people in prison. We inspire people through their sentences and help them prepare for life after release.
Read moreThe UK's first podcast for people who have been to prison. Presented by award-winning ex-prisoners Zak and Jules.
Read moreWe use our expertise and experience to support the growing global movement of people using audio as a force for good in criminal justice settings.
Read moreTargeted films with social impact. Our video production services enhance the work of partners whose values align with our own.
Read moreOur critically acclaimed programmes for the BBC have compelling, surprising and sensitive storytelling at their hearts.
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